Deb......so sorry, i hope YOU are fine, but am sure you are..... I don't ever want see that hapen to me....never. Good that your dogs were not present, or child, or friends..... or anyone for that matter... Can you guys imagine a young child in the back or an handicap person.... This is a sad but classic news!!!! The following is not for you Deb(Sadly), but for all other member on the list: http://www.benplace.com/fuel_line.htm And to be sure you all understand: http://www.benplace.com/bjp/100_0039_78.jpg http://www.benplace.com/bjp/100_0042_78.jpg In a 3 month period, EVERY BUS'S OR VAN'S that came to my place had one or some fissured/crack fuel hoses/lines....i said EVERYONE!!!! IS THAT CLEAR ENOUGH. Why am i always checking that!!!! read bellow.... Another horror story: Carburated Bus's that run with an FI pump!!!!!!!!!!! They buy or are given a used FI pump instead of buying the more expensive regulated carbs one.... you should see the mess i did at my shop wile working on a problem....the Fuel line exploded at 1 feet from my face, fuel everywhere........enough said! I charge 150$ for all fuel hose replacement, including parts and time (including a fuel line and pump pressure check after the job). Am not selling anything here, you all live to far, but am trying to make a point!!!!! Am proud to say that i have convince 8 Bus's and Van's owner to do so latly.... Of course, i have a printed picture in my shop of a "saldy"...burned Bus. Take care Deb, and i fully understand your decision of going with a truck. Because i work on those Van and Bus's everyday, and now, they are starting to scare me , not only the Fuel line but also some very scary electric wiring problem (like a live + wire near a fuel hose clamp!!!!), mostly modification did by owner or PO... Just to tell you how mutch those van are scaring me.....i disconnect all batteries before i leave the shop at night!!!! Except the one on my Bus! I hope i made my point! Ben http://www.benplace.com/ |
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